Agenda item

Listed Building Consent for the conversion of Grade II listed building to provide 9 residential units and erection of a new building to the rear to accommodate 4 self contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant Listed Buidling Consent subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, in respect of the listed building consent related to the 7 Bruce Grove N17 6RA planning application.

RESOLVED

·      That listed building consent HGY/2012/0564 be granted subject to conditions

IMPLEMENTATION 

1.         The works hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the end of three years from the date of this consent.

Reason: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2.         The development hereby permitted shall not be undertaken before a contract for the carrying out of the works of redevelopment of the site has been made and full planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment for which the contract provides.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

EXTERNAL APPEARANCE

3.         No new plumbing, pipes, soilstacks, flues, vents or ductwork shall be fixed on the external faces of the building unless shown on the drawings hereby approved.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

4.         No new grilles, security alarms, lighting, cameras or other appurtenances shall be fixed on the external faces of the building unless shown on the drawings hereby approved.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

5.         All new external and internal works and finishes and works of making good to the retained fabric, shall match the existing adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to material, colour, texture and profile, unless shown otherwise on the drawings or other documentation hereby approved or required by any condition(s) attached to this consent.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

6.         The new joinery work shall match the existing joinery work adjacent in respect of materials, dimensions and profiles, unless shown otherwise on the drawings or other documentation hereby approved or required by any condition(s) attached to this consent.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

7.         The position type and method of installation of all new and relocated services and related fixtures shall be specified in advance of any work being carried out, and the advance approval of the Council as local planning authority shall be obtained wherever these installations are visible, or where ducts or other methods of concealment are proposed.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

8.         Details in respect of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council as local planning authority in consultation with English Heritage before the relevant work is begun. The relevant work shall be carried out in accordance with such approved details [specify: detailed drawings at [scale]; samples of materials, schedule of works/specification, method statement, other]:

a.      An elevation at an appropriate scale (1:20 or larger) showing the proposed position of the plaque and a method statement for the removal, safe storage. The removal and storage of the plaque is to be agreed with English Heritage prior to the commencement of works on site. Relocation is to be agreed following removal of the existing front wing and examination of the surviving brickwork. Given the relative sensitivity of the ceramic plaque, removal and relocation will need to be undertaken by a specialist contractor experienced in this work, and the works undertaken and agreed in consultation with English Heritage. Please note that English Heritage can provide details of the methodology, specialist contractors etc. Substantive: In the event of removal from a building a plaque returns to being the property of body responsible for its original erection, it is therefore important that its removal and relocation is agreed in advance with English Heritage.

b.      Areas and scope of repointing are to be identified on site with LB Haringey Conservation Officer in consultation with English Heritage, and clearly marked on appropriately scaled elevations. A trial panel showing samples of new bricks, pointing finish and mortar mix is to be erected and agreed on site and retained until works are completed.

c.      A specification for repair and refurbishment works detailing finishes and materials, including the repairs to existing staircase, in accordance with the gazetteer & condition survey prepared by Phil Bailey Architects submitted with the application for listed building consent is to be submitted prior to the commencement of works on site.

d.      Samples of new brickwork, stone, steps etc. to be agreed on site as appropriate

e.      Detailed drawings and sections for replacement windows, front door opening, joinery and steps, decorative metalwork, cornices.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

9.         Before any works of demolition is undertaken in pursuance of this consent to demolish or alter by way of partial demolition any part of the building, structural engineers drawings or method statement, indicating the proposed method of ensuring safety and stability of the building fabric to be retained throughout the demolition and reconstruction shall be submitted and approved by the Council as local planning authority and the works undertaken in accordance with the approved drawings/method statement.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

10.       Salvage strategy and location schedule for reused elements and materials is to be prepared in accordance with the gazetteer & condition survey and agreed with the local authority conservation officer in consultation with English Heritage.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

11.       Precautions to secure the interior features against accidental loss or damage, or theft during building works. Details shall be submitted to, and approved by the Council as local planning authority before works begin on site. Particular regard should be given to the staircase, chimney pieces and grates, plaques.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

12.       No cleaning of masonry, other than a gentle surface clean using nebulous water spray is authorised by this content without prior approval of details. Any proposed cleaning beyond the above shall be submitted to and approved by the Council as local planning authority conservation officer in consultation with English Heritage.

Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and the architectural character and appearance of this Listed Building

REASONS FOR APPROVAL

The extent of the alterations and changes proposed are considered to relate sensitively to the original building and its historic character, qualities and setting  As such the proposal is considered to be in accordance with policies CSV2 ‘Listed Buildings’ and CSV5 ‘Alterations and Extensions to Listed Buildings’ of the adopted Haringey Unitary Development Plan 2006